Alvingham Lakes,

Alvingham, LN11 7EU

Situation and Directions

Alvingham Lakes is situated in an idyllic waterside location close to

the village of Alvingham near Louth, and is adjacent to the Louth

Navigational Canal system. This appealing rural setting is within

easy commuting distance of Louth, the coast and the Humber bank.

To drive to the property from Louth take Eastfield Road, turn left

signposted Alvingham, at the t –junction turn right onto Alvingham

road. Continue on this road until you reach Alvingham and bear

right onto Lock road. Cross the canal and the shared roadway to

Alvingham Lakes is on the right hand side.

The Georgian market town of Louth is only three miles away and

boasts a bustling atmosphere with a full range of shopping and

other facilities, plus it is renowned open air markets and regular

farmers markets. Lincoln is just 30 miles to the west and boasts a

variety of shopping, cultural and leisure activities in addition to its

well respected University.

The area is easily accessible to the M180 and A1 motorway

networks. Humberside international Airport is 40 minutes away and

the GNER east coast rail link from Newark to Kings Cross takes

around 90 minutes. Lincolnshire is renowned for the quality of its

Grammar Schools and in addition there are a range of prep

schools in the area and the Lincoln Minster School at Lincoln. The

nearby primary school at North Cockerington is very highly

regarded. The nearby sandy beaches are an asset to both the

occupation and the camping business.

Sporting & Recreation

There are a wide variety of leisure activities available locally. There

is National Hunt racing at Market Rasen Racecourse, and several

well respected golf courses including Woodhall Spa, an 18 hole golf

course at Louth and Kenwick Park which has a sport and fitness

centre which is only about 4 miles from the property.

The Property

Approached along a lengthy shared track, the property which is of

non-standard construction, has a very secluded, rural feel with open

views over its enchanting 6.3 acre (STS) grounds and lakes and

beyond, to the Wolds. The unusual house makes a unique home

with a large open-plan living space (42.9ft x 22.6 ft max) which is

semi open to the eaves giving a wonderful feeling of space and a

depth of character with its exposed beams. The many double

aspect rooms capture views of the grounds, and all 3 bedrooms

have access to the outside; with the master bedroom opening onto

a raised timber balcony. The property is presently being run as a

day ticket fishery and a camping and caravan site; with 37 fishing

pegs across the two lakes as well as 4 camping and caravan hook-

up points and a well-appointed 4 berth static caravan. The present

owners have recently erected 10 photovoltaic panels which provide

electricity to the property as well as having a feedback into the grid

from which an income can be generated. The occupation of the

house is subject to a planning clause which limits the occupier to

being employed in the fish farm. (see planning section)

Accommodation (please refer to the enclosed floorplan which is for

identification purposes and not to scale)

A new glazed UPVC front door leads to:

Open Plan Living Kitchen with Dining Area

This fabulous and unusual room makes a wonderful living and

entertaining space with wood laminate flooring, exposed beams

and a large kitchen area with a range of timber effect base units,

with deep timber effect surfaces and 2 pull up plug sockets. The

Kitchen is fitted with a 1 and a half bowl sink and drainer and an

American Fridge, as well as having space and plumbing for a

dishwasher, washing machine and space for an electric Range

Cooker. With a breakfast bar seating area to one side, this large

and open kitchen space makes a delightfully social and spacious

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area to cook and entertain. Adjacent to the Kitchen area is a good

sized space for a dining table and beyond a large seating area has

a double aspect and focuses around a Multifuel stove set into a

brick faced fireplace and French Doors to the outside. Doors to;

Boot Room

With a part glazed door to the outside, this practical room has

wood laminate flooring and a range of fitted wood effect units with

wood effect surfaces. There is space for storing outdoor clothing

and boots.

Bathroom

A bright bathroom with a window to the side of the house and walls

tiled to half height as well as a tiled floor. The room is fitted with a

white suite to include a bath with central taps, WC with concealed

cistern, basin and steps upto a glazed corner shower unit.

Bedroom 2

Accessed off the Living/Kitchen this double room has a part-sloping

beamed ceiling and a double aspect giving views over Grass Lake

and access to a gravelled patio area via a set of French Doors.

Bedroom 3

A double room, adjacent to bedroom 2 with a part sloping beamed

ceiling and French Doors onto the gravelled patio area.

An attractive open tread timber staircase rises to the first floor

galleried landing which has space for a desk and a sliding door to

the Master bedroom Suite.

Master Bedroom Suite

A bright and spacious self-contained space with a double aspect to

include a glazed door leading to a timber balcony which gives views

of the grounds, lakes and the Wolds. The pitched, beamed ceiling

adds additional charm to this unusual room and fitted storage is

cleverly built into the space along with an airing cupboard which

houses the gas fired boiler. The En Suite Shower Room has a

window to the side and is tiled to ¾ height. The room is fitted with a

white suite to include a WC with concealed cistern, basin and a

shower with a glazed door.

Outside

The property is approached off the shared track onto a gravelled

parking area which gives access to the house, lakes and Caravan

site as well as a timber and corrugated Wood Store with an

adjacent corrugated Implement Store/Workshop which has

electricity connected.

The Land and Camping/Caravan Business

The beautifully tended grounds are interspersed with well clipped

hedges making private areas for the campers and providing

excellent screening for the Photovoltaic panels. The 10 PV panels

have been recently erected by the current owners who use the

supply to power the property, with any excess being fed back into

the grid thus generating an income. The 4 caravan hook-up points

are presently let out at £10 per night. The static caravan is let for

£275 per week and is situated to have views over Grass Lake with

electricity and gas connected and drainage to a private system. The

accommodation comprises a shower room, 2 cabins (one double

and one twin), gas heating, an open plan Kitchenette and Living

area with a gas cooker and space for refrigerator.

A timber WC building serves both the campsite and the fishing

lakes.

The Lakes and Fishery Business

The property is a registered fishery with two mature and well

stocked lakes known as Monkey Lake and Grass Lake which

between them, provides 37 fishing pegs in total. The present owners

operate on a day ticket basis charging £5 per day but feel that there

is scope and demand for competition fishing if required. The site is

equipped with a WC block and an informal ‘Fisherman’s Café’

which is situated adjacent to the car parking area and is of block

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and timber construction with electricity connected to provide tea and

coffee making facilities and space for a refrigerator if required. The

present owners believe that there is scope to extend this (STP) to

provide formal food sale facilities which would be popular with the

fishermen, campers and walkers from the banks of the Louth Canal.

The two lakes are described as follows;

Monkey Lake

This attractive lake has an island with a timber bridge, we understand

that it is stocked with Roach, Rudd, Bream, Tench, Common Carp,

Mirror Carp and Eels. The largest fish taken from this lake in 2013

weighed 10lb.

Grass Lake

This lake is situated to the upper end of the site and is understood to

be stocked with mature fish to include Roach,

Rudd, Tench, Eels, Common Carp, Mirror Carp, Grass Carp, Crucian

Carp, Ghost Carp, Golden Orf and Gold Fish. The largest fish taken

out of the lake in 2013 weighed 18lb7oz.

Planning

It is deemed in the particulars of decision that: “The occupation of the

dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last

employed on the adjacent fish farm (together with dependants

residing in the dwelling)”. A copy of the relevant planning permission

can be viewed at the Agents office.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the Agent.

Important Information

No appliances have been tested by the agents. All fixtures, fittings,

carpets and curtains are excluded from the sale unless otherwise

stated in these particulars. The extent of the land is described in

accordance with scaled plan measurements and should be verified

against the deed plan at sale stage. We understand that the property

has LPG Gas fired central heating with a combi boiler, mains

electricity and water connected and private drainage but no utility

searches have been carried out to verify at this stage. Maps and plans

shown are not to scale and for identification only. The property is in

Council Tax Band B.

Important Notice

Messrs, Masons Chartered Surveyors for themselves and for vendors or lessees of this property whose agents they are give notice that:

(i) The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract;

(ii) All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must

satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them; (iii) No person in the employment of Messrs Masons, Chartered Surveyors has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property; (iv) No

responsibility can be accepted for any costs or expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting the property ,making further enquiries or submitting offers for the property.

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